Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #765 (2010) Meter: 10.10.12.10 Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal Lyrics: 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
'All hail,' said he 'thou lowly maiden Mary,
most highly favoured lady,' gloria!
2 'For know a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honour thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
most highly favoured lady,' gloria!
3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head;
'To me be as it pleases God,' she said.
'My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name.'
Most highly favoured lady,' gloria!
4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say –
'Most highly favoured lady,' gloria! Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days The Annunciation Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
The angel Gabriel from heaven came